Complete interiors for a typical 3 BHK in Bengaluru (around 1,350 sq ft carpet area) cost roughly ₹5.1–7.7 L at a budget finish, ₹8.2–12.4 L mid-range and ₹12.2–18.7 L premium, before GST. That includes a modular kitchen, three wardrobes, a TV unit, false ceiling, painting and lighting.
A 3 BHK does not cost 1.5 times a 2 BHK. The kitchen grows only a little, so the big jump comes from the third wardrobe and the extra wall and ceiling area.
Mid-range 3 BHK breakdown
| Item | Mid-range estimate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wardrobes (3) | ₹2.9–4 L | Three 6×7 ft wardrobes with lofts, acrylic finish |
| Modular kitchen | ₹2.5–3.6 L | Larger L or U shape, about 16 running ft |
| Painting | ₹94,500–1.4 L | All walls, two coats of premium emulsion |
| False ceiling | ₹79,000–1.2 L | Gypsum with cove lights in living and bedrooms |
| Lighting | ₹60,000–1.3 L | Five rooms |
| TV unit | ₹45,000–90,000 | Living room unit |
In a 3 BHK, wardrobes overtake the kitchen as the biggest line. Choosing laminate instead of acrylic for the kids' room and guest room wardrobes is one of the easiest ways to save about ₹60,000–75,000 without changing how the home looks in the living areas.
What pushes a 3 BHK quote up
- Full-height wardrobes and lofts in every bedroom, instead of only the master.
- Study or home-office units: common in Bengaluru homes since hybrid work, and usually priced separately.
- Pooja unit, crockery unit and shoe rack: each looks small, but together they can add a lakh or more depending on finish.
- Feature walls: fluted panels, veneer or wallpaper behind the TV and bed.
- Premium hardware: soft-close channels, tandem drawers and branded fittings throughout.
How to keep it under control
- Spend on the rooms you use every day (kitchen, living, master bedroom) and keep secondary rooms simpler.
- Get the same scope priced by at least three firms so you compare like for like.
- Ask for a phased plan: kitchen and wardrobes first, decor and loose furniture after you move in.
Try the full-home estimator with 3 BHK selected and switch between finish levels to see the difference.